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[Incidence of congenital hip dislocation in 40,243 live births (II)]
M L Padilla Esteban1, A Nogales Espert, A Curto de la Mano
1Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
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This study on 1,747 children found that breech presentation, low birth weight, and family history are associated with a higher incidence of hip dysplasia. Understanding these risk factors is crucial for early detection and intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedics
- Genetics
Abstract:
We study 1,747 children who presented luxating hip disease evaluating the following parameters: a) Frequency of breach presentation. b) Weight at birth. c) Inheritance. It was observed that out of 1,747 children affected, 159 were by breach presentation, representing 9.10%. With regard to weight, it seems that under-weight babies are more affected than those of average weight. Lastly, we observed greater incidence in patients with a family history of hip dysplasia.